Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager

Summary: The Laboratory Manager reports directly to the Chairperson and is responsible for overseeing and assisting with laboratory setups, maintenance of equipment and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair analytical instrumentation.
• Assist students and faculty with operation of instruments during regularly scheduled classes and other times.
• Assist faculty in construction of new equipment.
• Assist with instruction for introductory classes as needed.
• Train and supervise support student employees who prepare solutions and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals and laboratory equipment and manage the storeroom.
• Select and schedule experiments complementary to lecture text and schedules.
• Prepare and update lab sheets for each experiment.
• Advise other laboratory instructors of specific idiosyncrasies relating to chemicals, and equipment for each experiment.
• Process bids and purchasing for chemicals.
• Dispose of chemical waste.
• Enforce departmental chemical safety practices.
• Remain up-to-date with changes in standards for chemical handling, storage and disposal.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for consultation with students.
• Serve on departmental committees where appropriate.
• Setup chemicals and equipment in introductory labs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related area.
• Master's Degree in Chemistry preferred.
• Electronic training and/or experience.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and Ellucian Banner
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public
• Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to maintain and repair analytical instrumentation
• Ability to construct new equipment
• Ability to assist students in the use of laboratory instruments and equipment
• Ability to effectively operate a chemistry laboratory and direct student employees
• Ability to maintain inventory of chemicals and laboratory equipment

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.